CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Several countries have adopted a Vision Zero approach towards road safety, inspired by the concept that originated in Sweden in 1997, when their Government approved a bold objective of reducing road fatalities by 50 percent by 2020, and achieving zero road fatalities by 2050.

Detailed explanation-2: -Measures to ensure Road Safety The Act went into effect in 1989 and was updated in 2019. It provides for the issuance of motor vehicle licences and permits, as well as motor vehicle standards and penalties for violations of these requirements.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Bill seeks to establish a National Road Safety and Traffic Management Board for the development and regulation of road safety, traffic management system and safety standards in highway design and construction.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the year 2021, a total number of 4, 12, 432 road accidents have been reported in the country, claiming 1, 53, 972 lives and causing injuries to 3, 84, 448 persons. Unfortunately, the worst affected age group in Road accidents is 18-45 years, which accounts for about 67 percent of total accidental deaths.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2022, there were 1, 55, 622 deaths due to road accidents were registered in India and 59.7 per cent of fatalities occurred due to over-speeding.